Is It Worth Fixing A Cracked Grille?

Driving a car with a cracked grille is very likely to result in further damage to your car. It may also be unsafe and potentially illegal. It’s therefore vital that you repair or replace a cracked grille as quickly as possible. Here is a quick guide to what you need to know to decide whether repair or replacement is the better option for you.

Why Car Grilles Matter

Car grilles protect key internal components such as the radiator, the intercooler and the brakes. A damaged radiator and/or a damaged intercooler can increase the risk of your car overheating. This can lead to engine damage, which can be very expensive to put right. It can also lead to corroded brakes, which can be extremely dangerous.

Assessing Car Grille Damage

Minor cracks are generally a cosmetic issue rather than a performance or safety issue. By contrast, deeper and/or longer cracks need to be dealt with as a priority. They are probably already damaging your car and if they’re not they probably soon will be.

If the damage leads to your car becoming unsafe, you may find yourself breaking the law. This may, in turn, render your insurance invalid.

Deciding Between Repair and Replacement

With modern car grilles, replacement is usually the only practical option. This is because their internal workings are extremely complex and therefore extremely complicated. They are therefore not the sort of items you can fix by searching “How to fix a cracked car grill”.

In fact, they are not the sort of items that a regular garage is likely to repair so looking for “car grill repair near me” is unlikely to help either. By contrast, replacing a car grille is very straightforward. Most people can do it at home or find a local garage to do it for them.

Furthermore, if you buy a new grille, you will get a guarantee with it. This will tell you how long the manufacturer expects it to last. By contrast, if you repair a grille, you may find yourself being forced to replace it after just a short time anyway.

It’s also worth noting that metal car grilles can usually be recycled. This means that, from a sustainability perspective, there’s very little difference between replacement and repair.

The Practicalities of Installing a New Car Grille

Installing a new car grille essentially just involves taking out the old grille and putting in the new one. Many people will be able to do it themselves. Zunsport grilles come with everything you need to fit them. This includes full instructions and a helpline. If, however, you’d prefer to have a professional fit your new grille, we can arrange that for you too.

Why Choose a Zunsport Car Grille?

Zunsport stainless steel car grilles are tailor-made for each vehicle. That means they deliver the highest levels of protection while also being easy to care for themselves. All Zunsport stainless steel car grilles are robust, corrosion-resistant and easy to clean. They also really look the part especially if you give them a bit of polish to bring out that radiant shine.

To find out more about Zunsport grille benefits, please contact us.